2909 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 - Photo 1

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$3,500,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Just above the stately pillars of Claremont Court, on arguably the most stunning South Berkeley street lined by a canopy of old-growth sycamores, sits this classic 1916 Italianate Craftsman - offered for the first time in 65 years. Exceptional decorative corbels, exquisite period window detailing, and pristine red gum and white oak woodwork throughout speak to both the craftsmanship of the era and the care of those who have called it home. Walk into a large entry hall, then step into a living room with original wood and glass pocket doors, which flows into a dining room with original white oak trim, crown moulding, and a built-in china cabinet. The kitchen and sun room combination opens to a large level-out deck, then just a few steps down to a lawn surrounded by established garden plantings. In addition to generously sized bedrooms and baths, a two-car garage has been expanded into a workshop with heating and skylights. A spacious basement provides bonus possibilities*, as well as a designated laundry area served by a laundry chute. Close to the Elmwood Shopping District, Emerson & John Muir elementary schools**, Monkey Island, Willard Park, and the iconic Claremont Hotel and spa. Bus lines run down College Avenue and around the corner on Derby. The 36 line connects with Rockridge BART, and the Rockridge retail area - UC Berkeley is just a short distance away. BESO score of 7.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 2909 Forest Ave

General

Sold For: $3,500,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41134954
Added to Site: 57 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Storage, Unfinished Room, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

Kitchen: 220-Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Built-In Oven, Pantry, Refrigerator
Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Parking

Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Off Street, Workshop in Garage

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Claremont Court
Driving Directions: Garber to Piedmont to Forest

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Craftsman
Model: Italianate Craftsman
Exterior Const.: Stucco
Roof: Composition Shingles, Other
Stories/Levels: Two Story
Living Area: 2,240 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1916

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Dimensions: 5227.2
Lot Features: Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $846

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 54170210

Listed by Red Oak Realty, Kristi Roberts
Sold by San Francisco R.E. Svcs., Ren Grendahl

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Schools

Schools serving 2909 Forest Ave

School District:Berkeley Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Emerson Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2800 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705	K-5	0.1 mi
John Muir Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2955 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705	K-5	0.4 mi
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 2840 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley, CA 94705	K-5	0.8 mi
Willard Middle School 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705	6-8	0.6 mi
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	9-12	1.3 mi
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	K-5	1.5 mi

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Price & Sales History for 2909 Forest Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/24/2026

Sold

$3,500,000

84.7%

MLS

5/15/2026

Listed

$1,895,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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2909 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 (MLS# 41134954) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,500,000 on June 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 2909 Forest Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Berkeley? You can browse all Berkeley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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